Hẻm Gems: Tried-and-True Singaporean-Style Hainanese Chicken Rice in D4
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Mervin Lee. Photos by Mervin Lee.
Every foodie who has visited the island-nation of Singapore has probably heard about about a local specialty known as Hainanese chicken rice. With a Michelin star and Michelin Bib Gourmand title, two extremely popular chicken rice stalls draw awe of how a simple commoner’s meal managed to leap to international stardom in such a short span of time.
Bleak Prospect for Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder After Judge Rules 'Enough Evidence' to Proceed to Trial
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Malaysian judge ruled the two suspects — Vietnamese Doan Thu Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah who were accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — will be required to submit defenses as part of a proceeding trial.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vegan Food Festival, Freed Black Bears and Aretha Franklin
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- Published on 17 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Illustrations] Local Illustrator Captures the Charm of Vietnam in Mini Icons
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
When asked for the reasons why one loves Vietnam, many might hesitate. There is a lot to love about this chaotic, eclectic, bewildering nation; but there is a lot to frown upon as well.
It's a Race Against Time to Save Quang Nam's Critically Endangered Grey-Shanked Doucs
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The grey-shanked douc, a monkey native to several central Vietnamese provinces, is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Critically Endangered.
Led by Doan Ngoc Hai, District 1 Dog-Catching Team Starts Removing Strays From Local Streets
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
On August 8, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Veterinary Department, a dog inspection team started capturing stray dogs on the streets of District 1.
Morning Stories Roundup: Hi-Tech Dairy Farms, Renewable Energy Week and Mobile Game
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- Published on 16 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] 'Cricket House' Is a Melting Pot of Nature, Contemporary Design and Hanoi's Rural Charm
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Breeze-soothed prairies, caves bathed in moonlight, forests filled with birdsong, succulent flower pollen and fruit trees: before humans constructed homes out of brick and concrete, plaster and steel, we lived in concert with nature. Cricket House aims to follow this mentality by tearing down these erected boundaries.
Faced With Imminent Shortage, Vietnam Might Soon Start Buying Electricity From Laos, China
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam might have to resort to buying electricity from neighboring countries in the next few years if the national consumption of energy continues growing at this rate.
Feel Japan with Renaissance @ Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon recently hosted "Feel Japan with Renaissance" to show their appreciation to their valued customers and partners.
[Video] Vingroup Premieres First-Ever Animated Series by In-House Studio VinTaTa
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever wondered what a Vingroup-funded animated series would look like?
US-China Trade War Will Hit Vietnam the Hardest in Southeast Asia: Report
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The US and China's tit-for-tat moves could wreak havoc on many economies in Asia.
Morning Stories Roundup: Swine Flu, Asian Games and New Tourism Portal
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Sixty Square: Crumbling Colonial Buildings House Hanoi’s Hippest New Art Quarter
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Alex Bushnell. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
Ever since the closure of Zone 9, Hanoi’s young artists have been longing for a new spot to rise from the ashes and fill the hole the defunct art hub left in the capital's creative landscape. Creative City represented that for a while, but new quarter Sixty Square is becoming a truly authentic and exciting alternative.
Despite Massive Profits, 3 Biggest Airlines in Vietnam Want to Increase Airfares
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s air travel industry has been raking in hundreds of billions of dong in profits this year so far.
[Photos] In Minimalist Street Photography, Good Frames Come to Those Who Wait
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Víctor Morante.
Photographer Victor Morante is all about the little details in a frame.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Your Tuesday will never be the same with the hottest Ladies Night in town.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday night was off the rails!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Join in the fun at Saigon's hottest Ladies Nights.
